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Kulhudhufushi Mangrove
Environment
EPA yet to see impact assessment for Kulhudhufushi airport
The government’s plans to begin dredging the environmentally sensitive wetland area in November has sparked an outcry from islanders and environmentalists.
24 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM
Environment
Environmental sustainability: A tale of two presidents
The hope of social media activists that an Environment Impact Assessment could save the Kulhudhufushi mangrove from destruction to build an airport is misplaced, writes environmental scientist Ibrahim Mohamed.
23 Oct 2017, 9:00 AM
Business & Tourism
Malaysian company awarded US$57.5m project to build five airports
Developing an airport on the northern island of Kulhudhufushi is a campaign pledge of President Abdulla Yameen. But environmentalists have previously warned that it would destroy the island’s environmentally sensitive wetland area.
07 Mar 2017, 9:00 AM
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